Ruby Ranch in conservancy: Historic property to remain untouched forever

By Nicole Barrios

Ruby Ranch, which spans 747 acres and is a historic property in Hays County, will now remain untouched forever due to conservation measures put in place by the Ruby family, Hill Country Conservancy, the city of Austin and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The 747-acre Ruby Ranch conservation easement is the final piece of conserved property that will make up more than 10,000 acres of contiguous open space in the Hill Country. To purchase the development rights of Ruby Ranch, the city of Austin is paying $2 million and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is paying $2.99 million, with the value of the remaining property being donated by the Ruby family.